Sky-Watcher BK MAK 127 EQ3-2 127/1500 Telescope

Description

Technical Specifications

• Brand
  Sky-Watcher
• Model
  BK MAK 127 EQ3-2 (also listed as Skymax 127 / BK MAK 127)
• SKU
  WLONONWCRDHOD
• EAN
  5901691604681
• MPN
  SW-3201
• Optical design
  Maksutov?Cassegrain (Maksutov reflector)
• Aperture (mm)
  127
• Focal length (mm)
  1500
• Focal ratio
  f/11.8 (? f/11.81)
• Primary mirror
  127 mm
• Secondary mirror
  39 mm or 43 mm (varies by listing)
• Secondary obstruction
  ~31% diameter (~9% area)
• Resolving power (Dawes)
  ~0.91 arcseconds
• Rayleigh limit
  ~1.1 arcseconds
• Limiting magnitude
  ~12.3–13 (listing dependent)
• Light?gathering power
  ~329? the unaided eye
• Optical coatings
  RAQ (Radiant Aluminium Quartz) / fully multi?coated optics (reported reflectivity up to ~94%)
• Focusing system
  Internal primary?mirror focus operated by twist knob
• Focuser connection
  1.25 inch (31.7 mm) eyepiece holder
• Maximum useful magnification
  ~250? (listings vary: 191?–254?)
• Supplied eyepieces
  10 mm + 20 mm or 25 mm (varies by retailer)
• Diagonal
  90° 1.25" star diagonal
• Finder
  Red?dot finder
• Smartphone adapter
  Universal adapter (approx. 54–90 mm phone width supported)
• Camera compatibility
  Integrated T2 camera thread for DSLR astrophotography
• Mount type
  EQ3?2 German equatorial (manual, slow?motion controls)
• Mount features
  Manual tracking after polar alignment; polar scope holder on some listings
• Tripod
  Adjustable aluminium tripod with accessory tray
• Dovetail
  45 mm dovetail bar with 1/4"?20 threaded holes
• Tube length (mm)
  ~330
• Tube diameter (mm)
  ~140 (approx.)
• Tube weight (g)
  3200–3400
• Tube material/finish
  Aluminium tube, glossy black diamond metal?flake finish
• Product/package weight (g)
  Complete boxed package listed ~16,500 g net, boxed ~19,800 g (varies by retailer)
• Box dimensions (cm)
  ~100 ? 45 ? 27 (listed by retailer)
• Intended use
  Lunar and planetary observation, brighter deep?sky objects, entry?level astrophotography
• Included accessories
  10 mm eyepiece; 20 mm or 25 mm eyepiece (varies); 90° star diagonal; red?dot finder; smartphone adapter; T2 thread; 45 mm dovetail bar; EQ3?2 mount; aluminium tripod; accessory tray
• Notes
  Some retailer listings differ in supplied eyepiece focal length, secondary mirror diameter and quoted max magnification.

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